Weaver Collection

GUNSMOKE, c1960. Cast members Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, and Dennis Weaver in a publicity photograph for the television series Gunsmoke, c1960

Anderton Boat Lift
The Anderton Boat Lift, near Northwich, Cheshire, England, which transfers the canal narrow boats from the River Weaver to the Trent and Mersey Canal and vice-versa. Date: June 1963

How Navajo Indian Rugs are made - USA Date: circa 1930s

Lancashire Weaver / 1890S
A weaver in a Lancashire cotton mill

Home of a Spitalfields weaver
Interior of a Huguenot silk weavers home in Spitalfields, London, showing the weaver hard at work at his loom, while other members of the family work on frames and spools

Chilean Indian Woman weaving a blanket on a frame set against the thatched roof of her house Date: circa 1904

Silk Weaver 1855
A Spitalfields weaver at work

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Kente cloths for sale in the Kente weavers village

Picture No. 12020054
Detail of a communal nest of Sociable Weavers with its numerous chambers - Tirasberge, Namtib Biosphere Reserve, Namibia. Date:

Hunters in a Stable with a Groom, 1809 (oil on canvas)
990550 Hunters in a Stable with a Groom, 1809 (oil on canvas) by Weaver, Thomas (1774-1843); 68.6x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunters in a Stable with a Groom. Thomas Weaver (1774-1843)

Are you nervous? If so, find the nerve! Photograph of Dr. Rufus Weaver showing the nervous system of a man. Date: 1906

Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. An illustration from The Emperors New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Social / Navajo Weaver
Navajo people outside their home, including Elle of Ganado, a noted weaver Date: 1923

Hammersmith Carpet Weaving at Merton Abbey Works, . Creator: Unknown
Hammersmith Carpet Weaving at Merton Abbey Works, late 19th century. Female weaver at a loom at Merton Abbey Mills in south London

Carpets hanging outside shop in the medina, Essaouira, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Gossip about Fairies 15
Titania, queen of the Fairies, magically enamoured of Bottom, the Weaver, comes to her senses - - a scene from Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream

A weaver weaving fabric on a loom in a cottage. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818

LUDDITE PLACARD, 1808. Placard, pointing to the industrial unrest following the introduction of textile machinery. Poster, 1808

Cape Ground Squirrel (Xerus inauris) adult, with Sociable Weaver (Philetairus socius) flock, feeding on biscuit from tourist, Etosha N.P. Namibia

NAVAJO WEAVER, c1915. A Navajo woman weaving a blanket on a loom, with a herd of sheep in the background. Photograph, c1915

Gossip about Fairies 14
Titania, queen of the Fairies, is magically enamoured of Bottom, the Weaver, who has been magically endowed with a donkeys head - scene from A Midsummer Nights Dream

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. In the Kente weavers village

Africa, Namibia. a weaver bird building a nest

Catalan azulejos of 17th-18th century representing the former artisans (weaver, fisherman, hunter, drum on horseback)
AIS5351145 Catalan azulejos of 17th-18th century representing the former artisans (weaver, fisherman, hunter, drum on horseback, cooper, cook, carpenter) (ceramic); © Iberfoto.

An engraving depicting a Scotch carpet loom - unpowered. The jacquard punched cards can be seen above the weaver's
5311423 An engraving depicting a Scotch carpet loom - unpowered. The jacquard punched cards can be seen above the weaver's head

Carpet weaver
3479227 Carpet weaver; (add.info.: Carpet weaver laying the warp on the frame. Dated between 1751-80.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Nottingham stocking weaver
2602713 A Nottingham stocking weaver; (add.info.: A Nottingham stocking weaver seated at a knitting frame. Engraving published at Ongar, 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

O Bottom, thou art changed'. Snout and Quince, seeing Bottom the weaver seeing the ass-head for the first time
537928 O Bottom, thou art changed'. Snout and Quince, seeing Bottom the weaver seeing the ass-head for the first time

hilkat woman weaving blanket, Alaska 1910 (photo)
682811 hilkat woman weaving blanket, Alaska 1910 (photo); (add.info.: The pattern, a painted board, was designed by the men and represented clan or lineage crests)

19th century spinner
673323 19th century spinner; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Spinner); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The attack of Joseph Marie Jacquard, 1880 (engraving)
5616315 The attack of Joseph Marie Jacquard, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the attack of Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834) a French weaver and merchant

An engraving depicting weavers in Ceylon, 19th century
5311429 An engraving depicting weavers in Ceylon, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1815); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Carpet weaver, 1821
3479230 Carpet weaver, 1821; (add.info.: Carpet weaver shown seated next to the loom, inspecting the threads of material. Dated 1821.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Indian carpet weavers, 1886
3479232 Indian carpet weavers, 1886; (add.info.: Indian carpet weavers seated next to the loom. Dated 1886.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Spitalfields silk weaver and his wife, 1893
3480209 Spitalfields silk weaver and his wife, 1893; (add.info.: Spitalfields silk weaver and his wife showing a visitor their family records)

19th century stocking weaver
673321 19th century stocking weaver; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Stocking Weaver); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The attack of Joseph Marie Jacquard, 1880 (engraving)
5616356 The attack of Joseph Marie Jacquard, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the attack of Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834) a French weaver and merchant

The March
3118912 The March; (add.info.: Tapestry titled 'The March' by Judocus de Vos (1661-1734) a Flemish weaver. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The March
3118903 The March; (add.info.: Tapestry titled 'The March' by Judocus de Vos (1661-1734) a Flemish weaver. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Stocking-frame weaver at work
2602749 Stocking-frame weaver at work; (add.info.: Stocking-frame weaver at work on a treadle operated machine. Engraving, London, c1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Marbled fritillary, Brenthis daphne, lesser marbled fritillary, Brenthis ino, pearl-bordered fritillary
FLO4670937 Marbled fritillary, Brenthis daphne, lesser marbled fritillary, Brenthis ino, pearl-bordered fritillary, Boloria euphrosyne, and violet fritillary, Boloria dia

Weaver on his weaver - A weaver weaving fabric on a loom in a cottage. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577845 Weaver on his weaver - A weaver weaving fabric on a loom in a cottage. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

The Weaver (colour litho)
8650417 The Weaver (colour litho) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Weaver. Illustration for Buttercups)

A Flemish weaver
5311800 A Flemish weaver; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a Flemish weaver by Jost Amman. Jost Amman (1539-1591) a Swiss-German artist. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Workers weaving silk in China, 1833
3480180 Workers weaving silk in China, 1833; (add.info.: Workers weaving silk in China, 1833.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Spitalfields silk weaver working at her loom, 1893
3480211 Spitalfields silk weaver working at her loom, 1893; (add.info.: Spitalfields silk weaver working at her loom in her cottage window)

Silk weaver at work in his cottage at Bethnal Green, London, England, late 19th century
541950 Silk weaver at work in his cottage at Bethnal Green, London, England, late 19th century. The Spitalfields silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

Paiute basket maker 1902 (photo)
682804 Paiute basket maker 1902 (photo); (add.info.: Paiute basket maker); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Weaver: Threads of Artistry and Tradition Unite Across Time and Cultures" From the rugged plains of Gunsmoke to the intricate patterns of Navajo Indian rugs, weaving has been an enduring craft that transcends boundaries. In a captivating publicity photograph from the iconic television series Gunsmoke, cast members Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, and Dennis Weaver exude timeless charm as they embody characters woven into American history. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves at the Anderton Boat Lift in Lancashire. Here, amidst towering structures that defy gravity, we witness the delicate dance of threads as they intertwine to create a masterpiece. The Lancashire Weaver from the 1890s stands proud with skilled hands that have perfected this age-old art form. Venturing further into America's heartland, we delve into how Navajo Indian rugs are made. With meticulous precision and deep cultural significance, these vibrant textiles tell stories passed down through generations. Each thread represents a connection to ancestral wisdom and artistic expression. In Spitalfields—a place steeped in history—we encounter the home of a masterful Spitalfields weaver. Within these walls lies not only skill but also passion for preserving traditions that have defined communities for centuries. Journeying back in time to 1855 brings us face-to-face with a silk weaver immersed in their craft. Every movement is deliberate; every thread holds secrets whispered by ancient looms. This snapshot captures both dedication and creativity intertwined seamlessly within one artist's soul. Across oceans lies Chilean Indian Woman weaving a blanket—an image brimming with resilience and determination against adversity. Through her skilled hands emerges warmth and comfort for those who seek solace beneath her creation. A cottage becomes our sanctuary where an anonymous weaver breathes life into fabric on their loom—creating beauty stitch by stitch while embracing simplicity amidst chaos outside its doors. Drifting away from tangible creations yet still exploring connections, we encounter a photograph titled "Are you nervous.